City of St. George fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of St. George? Not confirmed. Contact the City of St. George before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft 4 in source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front setback; within front 10 ft behind sidewalk/property line only decorative fences at least 50% open; 6 ft 4 in on minor arterial or larger streets source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 3 ft in the sight distance triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may not extend beyond the property line or onto the right-of-way; keep 5 ft from fire hydrants and pad-mount transformers, 3 ft from water meter boxes, 7.5 ft from power poles. Berms may not be used to raise effective fence height. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and razor ribbon in most zones (allowed in agricultural, manufacturing, C-2, C-3 zones). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with St. George: Does a side or rear yard fence under 6 ft 4 in need a permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of St. George
Steps based on sgcityutah.gov — building department
- Fence in the front setback? A permit is required first; submit a site plan showing the fence location and height.
- Request the permit through the St. George CityInspect portal (create an account first).
- Call 435-627-4100 to ask about side/rear fences.
- Call 811 before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
Community Development
- Phone
- 435-627-4100
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 61 S Main St, St. George, UT 84770
Contact from sgcityutah.gov — building department
What to submit
- Site plan showing property lines, sidewalks, buildings, heights and locations of all fences and retaining walls
Other rules to know
- Code 10-18-5: a permit is required before building any fence or retaining wall in a front setback (unless detailed on an approved site plan), and for retaining walls 4 ft or taller. The code excerpt does not state a permit rule for side/rear fences.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of St. George, UT?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of St. George before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of St. George?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft 4 in. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front setback; within front 10 ft behind sidewalk/property line only decorative fences at least 50% open; 6 ft 4 in on minor arterial or larger streets. Corner lots: Nothing over 3 ft in the sight distance triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of St. George?
Fences may not extend beyond the property line or onto the right-of-way; keep 5 ft from fire hydrants and pad-mount transformers, 3 ft from water meter boxes, 7.5 ft from power poles. Berms may not be used to raise effective fence height.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of St. George?
Fence in the front setback? A permit is required first; submit a site plan showing the fence location and height. Request the permit through the St. George CityInspect portal (create an account first). Call 435-627-4100 to ask about side/rear fences. Call 811 before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of St. George (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of St. George?
Building Department, Community Development. Phone 435-627-4100.
Sources
Summarized from the City of St. George's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code 10-18-1 Fences
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